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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,983.30, 28,956.99 and 11,423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,983.30, 28,956.99 and 11,423.14 is: 15,763.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,983.30 : 28,956.99 = 11,423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,983.30/28,956.99 = 11,423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,983.30x = 28,956.99 × 11,423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,983.30x = 330,779,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,779,750.75/20,983.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,763.95

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